Races ORX Riccarton Park - NZ

Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at Oamaru September 22 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Rapid carrying 54kg at $1.50. First up last campaign third of 13 at Riccarton Park 3yo SWP August 31 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind The Victress with 57kg at $4.50. Finds a very nice race to kick off the campaign.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Cape Horn with 58.5kg at $6.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Miss Starlight carrying 58.5kg at $7.90. Knocking on the door and is among the top-three contenders.

Second run back. First-up after three years 6th of 11 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cape Horn with 54.5kg at $63.40. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Matamata 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 11 2023 over 1400m, in the wet; 21 len behind Beyond Violet carrying 57.5kg at $35.40. Hard to have.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Ashburton April 4 2024 over 1600m, 10 len behind Epilogue carrying 58.5kg at $34.70. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Phar Lap Racecourse June 11 2023 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bracero carrying 58.5kg at $15.70. Hard to see that changing at after 20 starts.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Oamaru on June 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 23 len behind Vitebsk with 56.5kg at $4.60. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cape Horn with 56.5kg at $10.20. Capable of a better showing. Great chance to atone.

Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Cape Horn with 52.5kg at $16.30. The start before that 8th of 14 at Phar Lap Racecourse on June 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Dancing Time with 54.5kg at $21.60. Tough to beat if near her best.

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 8th of 11 at Te Rapa 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Suit Yourself with 55.5kg at $24.80. Can play a major role.

Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Matamata December 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ever Charm with 55kg at $51.20. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Te Aroha November 27 over 1150m, 6 len behind Bellarista carrying 55.5kg at $52.10. Don't underestimate.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by War Decree out of The Duke's Secret NZD $ 3,500 (NZB 2023 National Online Yearling Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished 89th on November 7 at Ashburton over 1000m. Looks tested in this line-up.

First starter. Two-year-old filly by Shocking out of Madam Bentley. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 600m at Riccarton Park September 30. Looks set for a bold opening.